Free Shop Crawley
Free Shop Crawley provides a choice of fresh food & vegetables, toiletries, baby clothes and other essential free of charge to struggling families in Crawley and the surrounding area who are either referred to Free Shop by an outside agency for example local council, home start, school/college or contact us direct.
Activities & Mission
Free Shop Crawley provides a choice of fresh food & vegetables, toiletries, baby clothes and other essential free of charge to struggling families in Crawley and the surrounding area who are either referred to Free Shop by an outside agency for example local council, home start, school/college or contact us direct.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £254,967 | £259,630 | 0 / 200 | |||
| 2024 | £271,312 | £244,333 | 0 / 150 | |||
| 2023 | £110,692 | £71,222 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2022 | £110,692 | £71,222 | 0 / 40 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Free Shop Crawley
What does Free Shop Crawley do?
Free Shop Crawley provides a choice of fresh food & vegetables, toiletries, baby clothes and other essential free of charge to struggling families in Crawley and the surrounding area who are either referred to Free Shop by an outside agency for example local council, home start, school/college or contact us direct.
How much income did Free Shop Crawley report in 2025?
Free Shop Crawley reported total income of £255k and reported expenditure of £260k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Free Shop Crawley registered as a charity?
Free Shop Crawley was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 January 2021 as charity number 1193224. It has been registered for 5 years.
Who runs Free Shop Crawley?
Free Shop Crawley is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Kirsti Godson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Free Shop Crawley operate?
Free Shop Crawley operates in West Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Free Shop Crawley a registered charity?
Yes — Free Shop Crawley is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1193224.
Details
Dorsten Square
CRAWLEY
West Sussex
RH11 8XW
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